“Bachi Bouzouc exudes even more aromatic charm, with a nose of crushed black fruits and a palate dominated by zan, featuring a full-bodied attack and a more structured finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2024). A beautiful tribute to Captain Haddock—an instant delight!
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Eye
Ruby-colored dress
Nose
Intense aromas of ripe, almost jam-like black fruits, with hints of spices and Mediterranean scrub
Palate
Smooth and silky, rich and indulgent
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with spit-roasted leg of lamb, a lamb or beef tagine, guinea fowl with chanterelle mushrooms, or a cake made with sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, and tapenade...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
La Réserve d’O is a vineyard spanning about ten hectares, located in Arboras on the heights of the Terrasses du Larzac. Founded in 2004 by Frédéric and Marie Chauffray and managed according to biodynamic principles, it quickly rose to become one of the region’s most beloved estates. The estate’s namesake cuvée boasts a rich, elegant style; aged without oak, it has evolved significantly and, since 2011, has held a prominent place among the Languedoc’s leading wines. Bilbo, named in homage to the city of Bilbao, is dominated by Cinsault, while Hissez-o has a higher proportion of Syrah. These are fine representatives of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, with a rather full-bodied style.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Perched high on the Arboras plateau, the vineyards (12 hectares) struggle to find soil beneath the stones. Established in 2005, Marie, the new president of the Terrasses du Larzac cooperative, and Frédéric Chauffray practice biodynamic viticulture and vinify their wines using gentle methods (minimal SO2, no added yeast, and no fining or filtration) from harvests where each grape is meticulously selected.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2025 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Bachi Bouzouc exudes even more aromatic charm, with aromas of crushed black fruits on the nose and a flavor profile centered on the zan grape, featuring a full-bodied attack and a more structured finish.
About the estate:
Frédéric Chauffray has two passions: rock music and wine. Faced with the choice between his Gibson guitar and winemaking, he ultimately chose the latter. Having run a wine shop with his wife Marie since 1990, they settled in 2004 in the Terrasses du Larzac region, in the town of Arboras, at an altitude of about 400 meters, to found La Réserve d'O. Thanks to this cool, elevated location in the foothills of the Larzac plateau, beneath the Col du Vent, and a highly respectful, minimally interventionist approach to viticulture, the couple quickly began producing open, joyful wines—a far cry from the more austere, ascetic styles of some wines in the region. The precise balance of aromas and tannins leads us to award this estate its first star.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A medium-bodied red with creamy tannins, expressing notes of black cherries, bay leaves, wild herbs, and mild spices. Juicy and well-balanced, with good body in the mid-palate and a savory, textured finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes certified by Demeter. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. Gilles D. Posted on February 1, 2024
After a very difficult 2021, Bachi-Bouzouc delivers a vibrant and very fruity wine in 2022. Full-bodied, rich, and silky, the palate offers a structure that allows the freshness of stewed black fruits—slightly tart and complemented by herbaceous and licorice notes—to shine through, rather than the roundness and indulgent intensity of red fruits found in its cousin Bilbo. It finishes with a dense, lingering aftertaste tinged with licorice notes. An optimistic price brings the score down to 3.8. A cuvée offering immediate pleasure, best enjoyed for its fruitiness, and one that will remain very open for three years. A successful pairing with a Berber couscous featuring lamb from Lozère.
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Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE A. Posted on August 24, 2024
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